Lot 3054 J.M. MARLIN BALLARD'S PATENT NO. 2 SPORTING SINGLE
SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 32 Long CF. S# 11836. Matching oct. 26" bbl. Globe post front sight, notch rear sight & vernier tang sight. Walnut stock set w/ crescent buttplate. CONDITION: fair fading blue mixed with brown patina with marks & spots of oxidation. Receiver has brown patina with case colors on lever. Wood has large chip right side forearm tip, large cracks at head of wrist, sticker residue on left side buttstock, numerous ding & marks. Strong rifling with pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (01-28346/MD). ANTIQUE. $500-700.
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